LISLE 202
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2025 Class
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41 GRADUATES ATTENDING 4-YEAR COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES
33 GRADUATES ATTENDING 2-YEAR COLLEGES
15 ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS
14 GRADUATES EARNED ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE HONORS: SEVEN (7) SEMESTERS WITH A 4.0 GPA
26 GRADUATES EARNED ILLINOIS STATE BILITERACY RECOGNITIONS
14 MILLION IN RENEWABLE SCHOLARSHIPS
16 GRADUATES ENTERING VOCATIONAL EDUCATION, TRADES, OR THE WORKFORCE
3 GRADUATES EARNED NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITIONS - ONE NATIONAL MERIT
Promotion 8th Grade
Lisle Junior High School proudly celebrated the accomplishments of the 110 8th grade students during the Class of 2025 Promotion Ceremony on Thursday, May 22, 2025. LJHS sends them on to high school with pride, confident they are well prepared for the next step in their journey. Lisle Junior High School commends all they have achieved and know they will continue to grow and move one to do great things!
LISLE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
END OF YEAR EVENTS & CELEBRATIONS
Lisle Elementary School wrapped up the school year with plenty of fun and celebrations! Students enjoyed Field Day, participated in exciting field trips, and the littlest Lions celebrated a big milestone at Preschool Graduation. Fifth graders marked the end of their elementary journey with a special picnic and a heartfelt 5th Grade Clap Out as they walked the halls one last time. The school also welcomed back the Class of 2025 for a Senior Clap Out, celebrating their next step after high school.
As the final day came to a close, students and staff exchanged smiles and “see ya’ soons,” making it a perfect ending to a fantastic year!
of the many accomplishments of our students and staff. Take a look at this sampling of the great things achieved over the past school year.
LHS & LES EARNED EXEMPLARY RATING AND LJHS EARNED A COMMENDABLE RATING FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS · THREE NATIONAL MERIT RECOGNITIONS, INCLUDING ONE NATIONAL MERIT FINALIST · LHS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM CROWNED THE 2025 STATE CHAMPION AND EARNED MEDALS IN TEN EVENTS · LJHS STUDENT
NATALIE C EARNED THE GIRLS BASKETBALL SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD TWICE IN THE SEASON · LHS BOYS & GIRLS SOCCER CLINCHED REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP · LJHS SCIENCE OLYMPIAD TEAM QUALIFIED FOR STATE AND EARNED MEDALS IN SIX EVENTS · LHS STUDENT HUNTER C SELECTED FOR THE ILMEA CHOIR FESTIVAL · LJHS GIRLS JV BASKETBALL CROWNED REGIONAL CHAMPIONS · LHS SCHOLASTIC BOWL EARNED CONFERENCE & REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS · TWO LHS WRESTLERS - ALEXANDER F & CADENCE D - EARNED BIDS TO THE STATE TOURNAMENT · LJHS CHOIRS EARNED TOP RATING AT THE IGMSA CHOIR CONTEST · LHS BASEBALL & SOFTBALL EARNED REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP · FOUR LHS STUDENTS QUALIFIED FOR SPECIAL OLYMPICS STATE COMPETITIONS · NINE LHS AND EIGHT LJHS TRACK ATHLETES QUALIFIED FOR STATE COMPETITIONS · LHS GIRLS BASKETBALL BROUGHT HOME THE REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP · LHS DECA TEAM QUALIFIED FOR THE STATE COMPETITION · LJHS SYMPHONIC BAND EARNED A DIVISION ONE RATING INCLUDING A PERFECT SCORE AT THE ILMEA BAND COMPETITION · LHS STUDENT JAYA C’S PHOTO EARNED 4TH PLACE IN THE LISLE PARK DISTRICT PHOTO CONTEST · TWO LHS ARTISTS NAMED ALL-CONFERENCE & SIX ADDITIONAL ARTISTS EARNED TOP HONORS AT THE CONFERENCE ART COMPETITION · 15 LHS STUDENTS NAMED ILLINOIS STATE SCHOLARS ·LJHS SWIMMERS FINISHED IN 4TH PLACE AT THE SOUTHEAST JUNIOR CHAMPIONSHIP SWIM MEET · LJHS BAND PRESENTED A WORLD PREMIERE PIECE BY COMPOSER DR. TIMOTHY MAHR · LHS STUDENT DELILAH N AND THE TCD CULINARY TEAM CROWNED STATE CHAMPIONS · 27 LHS & LJHS FRENCH STUDENTS EARNED MEDALS IN THE NATIONAL FRENCH CONTEST, INCLUDING THREE PERFECT SCORES · 26 GRADUATES EARNED BILITERACY RECOGNITION FROM THE STATE OF ILLINOIS
Mr. Jason Markey
LISLE 202 ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT
Lisle 202 is pleased to welcome Mr. Jason Markey as the new Assistant Superintendent effective July 1, 2025. He will succeed Dr. Linda Kotalik, who is retiring after 33 years in education, including 20 years of dedicated service in Lisle 202 as a principal, director, and assistant superintendent. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Dr. Kotalik for her remarkable contributions and wish her all the best in her future endeavors.
Mr. Markey brings twenty-four years of experience in education and has held various roles throughout his career including teacher (Iowa and East Leyden), assistant principal (Woodstock and East Leyden), principal (East Leyden and Glenbrook North), and most recently, Assistant Superintendent for Academics at Hinsdale District 86.
Mr. Markey is highly regarded for his ability to lead with empathy, equity, and innovation. In his most recent role, he demonstrated the ability to lead with clarity and purpose; successfully cultivating strong relationships with the staff, the Board of Education, and the community. Among his many achievements, Mr. Markey has expanded multilingual services to serve a broader range of students and implemented a comprehensive new process for course and curriculum adoption in collaboration with the Board Academic Committee. These initiatives exemplify his ability to address complex challenges while remaining steadfastly focused on improving student outcomes.
“I hold great respect for the exceptional reputation of Lisle School District, which has long been recognized for its unwavering commitment to academic excellence, comprehensive student programming, and strong community partnerships. I am excited about the opportunity to contribute to a district that embodies the values of excellence and collaboration,” stated Mr. Markey.
Superintendent Dr. Keith Filipiak remarked, “Mr. Markey is an accomplished administrator whose extensive professional experience and exceptional skill set will be a valuable asset to the Lisle 202 learning community. I am confident that his leadership and commitment to excellence will foster collaboration and drive success and growth for our students, staff, and the entire school community.”
Mr. Markey completed his undergraduate degree at the University of Northern Iowa, a Master’s degree in School Leadership from Concordia University, and his School Superintendent Licensure from Western Illinois University.
Please join us in welcoming Mr. Markey during the 2025-2026 school year!
Lisle District 202 is committed to providing our learning community with the essential education, skills, and experiences for future success.
Vision 202: What’s Next?
Lisle 202 is pleased to share that nearly 100 parents, staff, and community members participated in the Vision 202 conversation on April 29, 2025. After an overview of Lisle 202’s programs, services, finances, and facilities, attendees engaged in small group discussions around what makes our schools special, areas of surprise, future priorities, and topics of interest.
The small group feedback gathered highlighted some key themes: the value of small class sizes and strong community, concerns about growing enrollment, especially at Lisle Elementary School, and the need for expanded facilities and staffing. Participants also expressed strong support for additional student support services, more extracurricular opportunities at the elementary level, and a continued focus on social-emotional learning. In the coming months, our team will carefully review and analyze the feedback to determine next steps as the District continues its work to prepare Lisle 202 students for the future. Keep an eye out for more information in the upcoming school year!
Congratulations and Thank You, Retirees!
Lisle 202 would like to send a warm thank you to our 10 retirees for their many contributions to our students and learning community. With 240 years of collective experience across the District, each has made a tremendous impact on countless students and families.
Linda Kotalik
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